The Odyssey vocab

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Hubris

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excessive pride or self-confidence

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Xenia

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Ancient Greek concept of hospitality

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Epic

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A long narrative poem that tells a story

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Epic Hero

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A 'larger than life' main character

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Cyclops

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a one‐eyed giant

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Adversary

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Someone you are competing with or fighting against

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In media res

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A story that begins in the middle

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Odyssey

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A long voyage or wandering

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Cordial

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sincere, warm and friendly

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Ravage

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destroy violently; ruin